Influence comes from so many places. I’ve been trying to find the words to describe where my influence came from for an Art exhibit I recently created. The exhibit itself has a directive tailoring itself to a vision. Which is absolutely gorgeous to experience reading through this digital welded Art exhibit. I welcome you to… Continue reading Wild Things
Author: Jackie
Shop Bump
OH LOOK WHAT I FOUND… #babyboybumpđź’™ Super pregnant Mama belly… #38weekspregnant The Shop was looking pretty good before I went on leave…. Way back when, May 31, 2019… #pregnantwelder #imnotawelder #imaweldingtechnologist #WOMENINWELDING #weldingmom This was my third pregnancy. The second one, working as a Welding Technologist. With the pregnancy in the video, I worked until… Continue reading Shop Bump
A year & a bit.
International women’s day 2022 was the one year anniversary of my blog. So far this year has been about giving myself Grace. Where this is week 52’s article but in actuality it is week 54 from the commencement of this published endeavour. Edit… Week 58… I will fill in some of the blanks in further… Continue reading A year & a bit.
All The Things
Sometimes the weight of the world gets heavy…. Especially when your perspective broadens. Where a clear mind can prioritize all the thoughts and obligations and a clouded mind can struggle with that. My definition of depression, whether it’s postpartum, isolation or other induced depression, is thinking or looking at all the things in one’s life… Continue reading All The Things
Many Shoes
“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.”Marilyn Monroe [1] “Give a girl the correct footwear and she can conquer the world.”Bette Midler [2] “Each pair of shoes is a tool that supports you in the many roles on life’s journey.”JEMI Regardless of the title worn from one moment to another,… Continue reading Many Shoes
Valentine
What is the definition of Valentine…Is it the possession of “Be Mine”…The fairy tale…It’s actually more like a gale…When you commit on trying not to fail…But really it’s all about the tale…Of two people who wish to prevail…On a journey through life’s Vail… Grateful for all the failure and struggle of relationships of the past.… Continue reading Valentine
Forward
We made it through the first month of 2022. Proud of everyone putting one foot in front of another on whatever their Journey holds. Life’s not easy, relative to everyone. So making sure we take the time to enjoy ourselves daily is key. Truly grateful for a challenge I was introduced to. Of doing something… Continue reading Forward
What Do You Need?
What do I need? Is the first question that we should be asking ourselves… I have wadded through life always putting someone else first. Successfully in my Outlook, seen through my privilege now. Much of this is accessible through the privilege of never having to worry as a child about food, clothing or housing. My… Continue reading What Do You Need?
On My Mind…
Jan 8th 2022 I remember an anniversary I wish didn’t exist… Here is some of what came from these memories… đź’””4 years… It seems unreal that you have been gone from this world for 4 years already… I hate how I took advantage of time when you were here on earth. Always, thinking there was… Continue reading On My Mind…
Traditions
Do you have any family traditions? Thinking back on traditions that I grew up with, I remember the colonial influence. Such as Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, Easter. But I remember a sense of togetherness more so than religion or belief. I often wondered about the traditions that my family has taken part in and ones that… Continue reading Traditions